Fatal industrial accidents in Texas

Here is a list of some recent and major fatal industrial accidents in Texas.

April 18, 2013 5:12 PM

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Here is a list of some recent and major fatal industrial accidents in Texas. Source: AP Archives

April 17, 2013: Little is left to the West Fertilizer plant as seen in an aerial view in West, Texas. A massive explosion at the plant killed at least 11 people and injured more than 150. Officials are still working to confirm fatalities. less

Here is a list of some recent and major fatal industrial accidents in Texas. Source: AP Archives

April 17, 2013: Little is left to the West Fertilizer plant as seen in an aerial view in West, Texas. A massive ... more

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Here is a list of some recent and major fatal industrial accidents... Photo-4495173.60604 - San Antonio Express-News

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March 23, 2005: Explosion rocks a BP oil refinery in Texas City; at least 14 feared dead and more than 100 employees and residents are injured.

March 23, 2005: Explosion rocks a BP oil refinery in Texas City; at least 14 feared dead and more than 100 employees and residents are injured.

April 16, 1947: The worst industrial accident in U.S. history occurred when the French ship Grandcamp exploded while docked at Texas City. The vessel was loaded with ammonia nitrite fertilizer. The next day, another fertilizer-laden ship, the High Flyer, also blew up. Combined losses were 576 people killed and another 5,000 injured. less

April 16, 1947: The worst industrial accident in U.S. history occurred when the French ship Grandcamp exploded while docked at Texas City. The vessel was loaded with ammonia nitrite fertilizer. The next day, ... more

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April 16, 1947: The worst industrial accident in U.S. history... Photo-4491487.60604 - San Antonio Express-News